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The Singleton Triples Down On Dessert Whiskies

The Singleton has released The Singleton Gourmand, a trio of 42-year-old Glen Ord single malt Scotch whiskies inspired by desserts and designed to mimic the flavors of desserts. The first, Notes of Fig & Chocolate Ganache, has enjoyed a second maturation in new and bodega-treated European oak casks combined with heavily-toasted Priorat wine casks, was […]

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Sixth And Final Whiskey Added To Midleton Very Rare Silent Collection

Irish Distillers has released 50-year-old Chapter Six, the sixth and final addition to their Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, which showcases Irish whiskies with age statements from 45-50 years old. Chapter Six Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection collects the final drops of Irish whiskey from the Old Midleton Distillery, which operated from 1825 […]

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Old Dominick Reveals Wheat Whiskey

Wheat whiskey is popular as Memphis, Tennessee-based Old Dominick Distillery joins the fray and has released a seven-year-old single barrel wheat whiskey. Old Dominick Seven-Year-Old Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey The new straight wheat whiskey release was matured in Tennessee white oak barrels, has a mashbill consisting of 83% wheat, 12% corn, and 5% malted […]

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Maker’s Mark Debuts Wheat Whisky

Popular bourbon producer Maker’s Mark has ventured out into a wheat field and released their first wheat whisky – Star Hill Farm – the first wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark in the 70-year history of the company. Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 uses a pair of mashbills: one comprised of 70% soft red winter wheat […]

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The Glasgow Distillery Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary

The Glasgow Distillery has released a 10-year-old single malt whisky in honor of their 10th anniversary since producing their first cask of whisky. Although established in 2012, The Glasgow Distillery produced their first cask in 2015. The Glasgow Distillery 1770 10-year-old is an unpeated single malt whisky matured in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel, bottled […]

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The Glen Grant Debuts Exploration Series

Speyside-based The Glen Grant has released their Exploration series, albeit, exclusively for global travel retail (GTR) market segment. The Glen Grant Exploration Series highlights James ‘The Major’ Grant’s knack for exploration and experimentation with cask finishes and The Glen Grant Exploration Series promotes packaging that emphasizes The Major’s global travels during the 19th century. The […]

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Westward Whiskey Becomes The Latest Casualty Of The Industry

Portland, Oregon-based American single malt whiskeymaker Westward Whiskey became the latest casualty of the current environment in the spirits industry and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure the business. Originally founded in 2004 as one of only 30 craft distilleries in the USA, Westward Whiskey had made a name for itself in the […]

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Flooding Forces Buffalo Trace Distillery To Temporarily Close

Kentucky-based mega-distillery Buffalo Trace was forced to temporarily close this week due to flooding caused by heavy rain throughout the state of Kentucky. Flooding caused by the heavy rainstorms submerged the Buffalo Trace Distillery gift shop as the distillery released a statement announcing that it would be temporarily closing until at least Thursday, April 10, […]

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Glen Scotia Releases Limited Edition For Campbeltown Festival

Glen Scotia distillery has released their annual limited edition to support the Campbeltown Malts Festival, which takes place from May 19-24, 2025. The Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 Edition is a nine-year-old heavily-peated single malt whisky, initially matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels then finished for six months in Spanish Ribera del Duero red wine […]

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The Montana Distillery Shuts Down

The Montana Distillery has permanently closed, citing issues over supply and equipment. Located just south of Missoula in the small town of Stevensville, in western Montana, the distillery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after opening in 2012. The Montana Distillery had produced a range of spirits, including vodka, gin and whiskey. #Distillery #Whisky #Whiskey […]

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